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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1923
Page
1
Oklahoma Governor Walton warns of martial law if lawmakers press convening. He accuses them of planning a violent demonstration and threatens a slaughterhouse response. White House initiation claim ridiculed by officials.
Grand Rapids Mich Sept 22 Mrs Estella A Meldrim a 50 year old member seeks dissolution of the House of David colony at Benton Harbor and appointment of a receiver for its properties in US District Court She asks property claims totaling 20000 exclusive of interest and costs
Chicago shows fair and warmer conditions tonight in the southwest portion. Washington predicts unsettled weather to start the week with a fair spell afterward, followed by cooler conditions after Tuesday.
Weather summary lists the past 24 hours of local observations ending this morning. Key readings include temperature changes, precipitation amounts, wind directions, and atmospheric conditions across multiple stations within the area.
Max Marston of Philadelphia held Champion Jess Sweetser of New York to a 2 up lead after 18 holes in the final round of the national amateur championship in Chicago. Marston carded 40 strokes on the first nine holes.
New York reports all national banks and trust companies for the week show a reserves deficit of 6.364 million dollars, a drop of 17.545 million from the prior period. This headline notes a sharp tightening in liquidity across banks and trust houses.
In Detroit on September 22 police guard the home after the death of 13 year old Gladys Lorene, alleged to have occurred through police mistreatment while under arrest for grand larceny. A crowd of 4000 to 5000 gathered, bricks were thrown, several hundred confronted officers, and a second riot call reported armed demonstrators near the station.
Berlin reports Chancellor Stresemann has called premiers of the German states to a conference on the Ruhr situation next Tuesday. The move is viewed by political circles as signaling an early abandonment of resistance in the Ruhr.
George Zoes, proprietor of De Palace Candy at 2201 South Crawford Avenue, fired on an intruder entering through a transom. He wounded the man in the shoulder and back, who fled and was later taken to Bridewell Hospital. the injured man identified himself as Carl Lunnell, 27, a carpenter and married.
A telegram alleged that radio compass hearings from Paint Arguello would have led to grounding the destroyers on San Miguel if followed. The message was presented to a naval court of inquiry probing a destroyer disaster that wrecked seven ships and killed 23 enlisted men near Paint Honda California.
Mrs Oliver H Belmont of New York City, head of the National Woman's party, told a Colorado Springs audience that she would not recommend marriage for any girl. She denounced marriage as a form of slavery saying statistics speak for themselves.
N. C. Jewett grand dragon of the Oklahoma Ku Klux Klan faces riot charges in Oklahoma City. He is alleged to have aided in the flagging and whipping of EB R Merriman about a year ago, based on evidence from a military court cited by County Attorney J K Wright.
Soldiers from Fort Sheridan and a Highland Park police posse scoured the woods around the fort and the north shore suburb as two military prisoners described as bad men fled after stunning a sentry, stealing arms, and engaging in a gun battle with a police officer during a burglary attempt for clothing.
Feather trimmings dominate hat fashion with velvet shapes and ostrich feather accents. The long plume style and brim coverage appear common in current millinery trends.
Paris dispatch says Sofia government proposed declaring martial law nationwide to curb spreading revolution. Officials deny insurgents formed a new government, noting outbreaks confined to southern Bulgaria.
Nathaniel Franklin Emmons, a Boston society figure and cousin of Bishop William Lawrence, appeared in Municipal court to press charges of a $160,000 black mail attempt. Mrs Emmons alleged Arthur Le Baron of New York, a war welfare aide she befriended, led a gang in a string of extortion attempts up to $200,000.
In Yreka the Bank of Weed was robbed by a lone bandit who seized 30000 but dropped to 1080 during escape. In Fresno two unmasked bandits robbed the First National at Tranquility, injuring and locking a cashier and forcing two women into the vault before fleeing in an automobile.
Officials of the country club launched a vigorous internal probe into the raid on a shack owned by the club. Board member Al Bryan said no liquor was found, but the inquiry aims to confirm bylaw compliance and preserve the club’s strict liquor rules. He warned of possible membership revocation for violations.
Des Moines Iowa November 1 2 3 Iowa State Teachers association plans its annual convention drawing 6000 to 10000 Iowa school teachers. The event features speakers Stephen Leacock Aaron Sapiro and Dr H E Winship with 18000 members in the state.
In Geneva the League of Nations reconvened after a week’s break with Ex-President Motta congratulating the council and ambassadors on the settlement of the Greco Italian crisis. Motta said the league has achieved much but must become universal to fulfill its hopes.
Washington reports officials of the post office department will stop placing German stamps on letters. From now on letters will bear only a cancellation stamp indicating postage has been paid due to stamp shortages and printing costs.
Washington reports that Representative Anderson of Minnesota announced he would bring the question of increasing the wheat tariff before the tariff commission after conferring with President Ndge.
Police disclosed an alleged death gamble pact in which Elmer Schmidt tried to obtain money under false pretenses after winning a life insurance payoff from Warderman. Warderman, a partner in an advertising firm, betrayed the scheme and led to Schmidt’s indictment for attempting to collect Warderman's 7500 life policy. The men reportedly decided which to die by a coin toss, with Warderman saying he would die after Schmidt proposed the plan.
Muskegon Mich September 22 Reports say the fruit boat Forelle cleared St Joseph bound for Milwaukee with five crew under Capt Cornelius Tamms and has not been sighted since. The American Girl bound from Benton Harbor to Milwaukee arrived here crippled with her deck dismantled and three crew aboard.
Former Congressman Sweet denounces Soviet methods, aligning with Brookhart in the Missouri Valley debate. Addressing about 2,000 at an old settlers reunion in New Virginia, he portrays Moscow tactics as demagogic. Sweet frames himself as a practical farmer.
Park Falls Wisconsin September 3 Searching parties in Price county comb the woods around Mason Lake for Charles Rockwood a wealthy clubman and business man missing since last Friday The boat he fished from was found afloat but his hat lay on land suggesting he may not have drowned led by Sheriff Johnson authorities intensify search efforts in the vicinity.
A ninety six year old woman competed in a beauty contest for elderly women held in Turin Italy. The event highlighted senior participants and showcased graceful aging in a ceremonial pageant setting.
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